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Liked It “Skif became one of the funnest, most entertaining characters that I have ever read about. I love the ways Mercedes Lackey paints the characters in her books, and I like how she addressed justice - as well as revenge.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I love Mercedes Lackey, but there are sometimes when her writing style drives me crazy. I picked up this book, having loved Skif's character from The Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy (Talia), and was eager to find out his back-story. The dialects effected were a bit much at times (impoverished people...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Skif became one of the funnest, most entertaining characters that I have ever read about. I love the ways Mercedes Lackey paints the characters in her books, and I like how she addressed justice - as well as revenge.”
Camilla N wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I love Mercedes Lackey, but there are sometimes when her writing style drives me crazy. I picked up this book, having loved Skif's character from The Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy (Talia), and was eager to find out his back-story. The dialects effected were a bit much at times (impoverished people all sound Scottish in Valdemar, apparently). Also, the whole subplot when he joins the gang of thieves felt like it was snatched right out of Oliver Twist. For one of her better stand-alone novels of Valdemar, try Brightly Burning.”
Madame Bibliophile wrote this review Sunday, August 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I really enjoy the Valdemar books, but for the common reader a few notes... If you're homophobic don't read them, this author is very open about alternative lifestyles and it can sometimes interfere with the story line. My husband liked these books, but I don't see a lot of men enjoying them. It almost (but not quite) crosses the line between fantasy and romance. I still really enjoyed them and I have to say I haven't met a romance book I've liked yet. Because of the unique approach these books read like no other fantasy book I've ever read and I give them very high marks. I actually ready most of the books written by Mercedes Lackey in about a months time I enjoyed them so much (much to my husbands dismay).”
Julia B wrote this review Friday, September 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I doubt if there are many books written by Mercedes Lackey which I haven't enjoyed. A brilliant writer of Fantasy.”
The Wicked Sword Maiden wrote this review Saturday, June 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the story of Skif. Skif has been living under the "care" of his uncle since his mother died. One day while sneaking into a rich man's house in search of food, he meets up with Deek, a pickpocket, who introduces him to Bazie, his patron. Bazie is a disabled man who trains others to do his thieving for him. He trains Skif, and, in return, becomes like a father to him. Then tragedy strikes, and Skif is determined to get revenge. During this process, he meets up with the Herald weaponsmaster, Alberich, and also ends up being Chosen himself to become a Herald. Skif and Alberich team up to break up a slavery ring...and what a team they make!”
Wyndspirit wrote this review Wednesday, April 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“i've had this book for several years and it is one of the few that i re-read twice a year. i liked it that much.”
Kisha wrote this review Friday, January 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My absolute favorite of the Valdemar books. Skif and Alberich are my fav characters in the series and i'm thrilled they work together!”
irishanam21 wrote this review Wednesday, July 18 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good book, but the relationship between skif and alberich isn't apparent in other books, which seems kind of wierd...”
aquadragonling wrote this review Tuesday, May 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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